Jennifer Probert LNAC 2008 ~ 1st place 6 dog class. Photo by David Woodcock

Jennifer and Diamond

Jennifer and Diamond
Michael DeYoung Photography

About us

About Us ~

Our kennel is made up of hound / AK husky cross sprint race sled dogs. We are based out of Fairbanks and race around the great state of Alaska. We are a world class kennel that takes the sport of dog mushing very seriously.

Both of us, Jennifer Probert-Erhart and Carl Erhart, are Athabascan Natives from interior Alaska. Carl grew up in Tanana and Jennifer in Tok/Tanacross. Our history in the sport goes back many generations. The Probert, Denny, Ehart and Woods families combined have countless hours and miles on the back of a dog sled and we are blessed to come from such a talanted, amazing and gifted group of people. The stories, advice and information that we get from our family is not only interesting but critical to the success of our kennel. Carrying on not only a family tradition, but a sport that was a way of life for our Athatbascan people is a great honor for both of us.

Currently we compete primarily in the limited class races but plan on running more open class races. Our dreams of running the "big ones" meaning the Open North American and the Rondy are getting closer and closer to being a reality. Our kids also compete in the junior races and our parents still play an active role in the kennel.

We invite you to follow along as we prepare the dogs for raceing, travel around the state to compete in the races and share the ups and downs of the wonderful, exciting sport of sprint dog mushing.

We are looking for sponsors to help with the cost of food, vet care and travel expenses. For more information about becoming a sponsor please contact us directly at prodogkennel@gmail.com

Thank you for taking your time to spend with us!


Tsin' ee
Anna' Bas ee'
(Thank you in Athabascan)

Friday, January 16, 2009

Bibs, Start Order and Getting to the Start Line

So we found out that we have a bib number that we will keep and wear thru all three days of racing. I am bib number 128 but I won`t be going out #128. They do a computer generated draw the night before the race, then we find out what number we go out and what number we go behind. For example, Jennifer Sterling is bib #125 and will be going out #25 behind bib #8 and #105 or something like that.

The holding area is across the driveway and up a hill from the starting line. We are supposed to park according to country, not start order or bib order. Then they said that they will have atv`s to help get the teams from the trucks to the starting line. So Ì`m not sure how the ATV driver will know who goes out next and what truck they belong to. Should be interesting!

Tomorrow we will be here to help Jennifer Sterling and will get to see how this crazyness will all play out.

Thank God Harris Dunlap is the race marshall!!! Trying to be positive here, just trying to do good and come back safe!

Jennifer
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1 comment:

Edie and Gus said...

Hi Jennifer!
We are so glad you guys got there safe and sound. What a long journey! Hope the dogs are doing well and are ready to go. We will keep checking in to see how you are doing.

Wishing you safety and speeeeeed,
Hugs from all of us,
Edie, Rodie, Alyssa & Amanda

January 18, 2009 at 10:18 PM

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